The nurse wishes to compile information on congestive heart failure by tomorrow morning. When a comprehensive search is necessary and there is a limited time frame, which search tool is preferred?
1. A search index such as AltaVista
2. A search engine such as Lycos
3. A search engine such as Google
4. A search engine unifier such as OmniMedicalSearch
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Rationale: A search engine unifier uses several search engines so it may compile results more quickly. Other searches take more time to reveal results.
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1. Specially prepared formulas. 2. Cataract problems. 3. Respiratory problems. 4. Administration of thyroid medication.
The nurse meets with a group of fellow nurses. They discuss the number of children who have died in hot cars and how likely they are to gain support from their state legislators to address the problem
The nurses are currently in which step of the policy-making process? A) Policy formulation B) Policy adoption C) Setting an agenda D) Policy assessment
Which of the following tasks would most likely be found in the establishment stage of family development?
1. A couple would allow the wife's mother to come live with them following a stroke. 2. A couple would determine who would be responsible for grocery shopping and laundry. 3. A couple would encourage children to focus on their schoolwork and outside activities. 4. A couple would have to cope with fatigue due to caring for an infant.
The nurse has provided information to a patient about oral contraceptives. Which statement by the patient would indicate a need for further education?
A) "Some oral contraceptives protect against STDs." B) "Hormonal oral contraceptives reduce the risk of ovarian cancer." C) "Oral contraceptives need to be taken on a daily basis." D) "Some hormonal contraceptives do not contain estrogen and rely instead on a progestin only."